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Great Leighs, United Kingdom
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Great Leighs is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,709. Elevation: 217 ft (66 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
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About Great Leighs
Great Leighs is a village in the civil parish of Great and Little Leighs, in the Chelmsford district of Essex, England, halfway between Chelmsford itself and Braintree.
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| Population | 2,709 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.8276°, 0.5064° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.4 inches (823 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.8 inches (7 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $58,647 |
| Median Age | 41.7 years |
About Great Leighs
Great Leighs is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,709. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet (66 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Great Leighs vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Great Leighs vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $58,647 |
| 22% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $58,647 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,128 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 247 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 42.6% |
| Public Transit | 5.8% |
| Work from Home | 38.4% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $471,418 |
| 67% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,466 |
| 26% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 71.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.9% |
| Housing Units | 1,084 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 260.0 sq mi (673.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.8276°N, 0.5064°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | — | 117 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 96 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in |
Great Leighs has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.3").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.9% |
| 1% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 51.4% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Total Area | 260.0 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 42.6% |
| Public Transit | 5.8% |
| Work from Home | 38.4% |
Schools in Great Leighs
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Leighs Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Great Leighs
42 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talk Radio (UK) | curent affairs, politics | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Street Sounds Radio | dance, disco | MP3 | |
| Radio Caroline Flashback | 60s, 70s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Essex | contemporary hits radio, pop | MP3 | |
| The Mix Radio 80s | 1980s, 80s | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Cam FM 97.2 | — | MP3 | |
| BBC Essex | — | UNKNOWN | |
| ABC Oldies Radio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Absolute Radio 80s | 80s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Soul Rhythms Radio UK | dancehall, house | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Forest Gold | classic hits, golden oldies | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Classic Hits Forest Radio | 1950s, 1960s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Greatest Hits Radio (Essex) | 70's, 80's | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Cambridge Radio | jazz, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Big L 2 | 70's, 80's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| YellowTealPurple | ambient, electronic | OGG 65535 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline North | — | AAC+ 52 kbps | |
| Lyca Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| HearMe - Love songs | love songs | MP3 | |
| Retro Mix Radio | 70s, 80s | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| The Voice Of Doom | death metal, doom metal | AAC 320 kbps | |
| Zero Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Lifestyle Radio UK | country, pop | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Crackers Radio | disco & jazz, funk | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Oldskool UK | dnb, hardcore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heart Cambridge 103.0 | hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LoversRockRadio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| City Sound | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Phoenix FM | community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Caroline Flashback | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sheppey FM 92.2 | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Chelmsford Community Radio | independent | MP3 128 kbps | |
| GlitterBeam Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kori The Pom Radio | drum & bass, edm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| GlitterBeam Italia | lgbt, lgbtqia+ | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Hospital Radio Chelmsford | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Stomp Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| NanoRadio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Slim Radio | deep house, disco | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radioalfa2 | classic hits | MP3 | |
| Homemade Radio | adult contemporary, blues | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Colin Mogagabe | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Great Leighs
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderford Water Mill | ||||
| Ashdon Village Museum | ||||
| Ashdon Village Museum | ||||
| Braintree Museum | ||||
| Brentwood Museum | ||||
| Chelmsford Museum | ||||
| Coggeshall Museum | ||||
| Colne Valley Railway | ||||
| Combined Military Services Museum | ||||
| Dunmow Maltings | ||||
| Earls Colne Heritage Museum | ||||
| Essex Police Museum | ||||
| Flitch Way Railway Carriage Museum | ||||
| Gainsborough's House | ||||
| Great Bardfield Cottage Museum | ||||
| Museum in the Park | ||||
| Peter Edwards Library & Museum | ||||
| Ridgewell Airfield Museum | ||||
| Sandford Mill Museum | ||||
| Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome Museum | ||||
| Sudbury Heritage Centre and Museum | ||||
| The Cater Museum | ||||
| The Museum of Power | ||||
| Tiptree Jam Museum | ||||
| Warner Textile Archive |
Libraries in Great Leighs
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARU Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Billericay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Braintree Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brentwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Broomfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chelmsford Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coggeshall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Danbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Earls Colne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fryerns Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Galleywood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Great Baddow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Halstead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hatfield Peverel Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hockley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hullbridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ingatestone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kelvedon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Long Melford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maldon Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Melbourne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rayleigh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rochford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rochford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shenfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sible Hedingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Silver End Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South Woodham Ferrers Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Springfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stock Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sudbury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thaxted Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Bishop Wilson Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thomas Plume's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tiptree Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Warner Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wickham Bishops Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Witham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Writtle Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Great Leighs
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barleylands Craft Village | |||||
| Chelmsford Market | |||||
| Coggeshall Market | |||||
| Dunton Boot Sale | |||||
| Rayleigh Lanes |
Cafes in Great Leighs
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Great Leighs
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Great Leighs
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billericay Brewing Company | ||||
| Brentwood Brewing | ||||
| Chelmsford Brew Co Ltd | ||||
| Courtyard Brewery | ||||
| Crouch Vale Brewery | ||||
| Crouch Vale Brewery | ||||
| Felstar Brewery | ||||
| Maldon Brewing Co | ||||
| Mauldons | ||||
| Mighty Oak Brewing Co. Ltd | ||||
| Nethergate Brewery | ||||
| Pumphouse Brewery | ||||
| Red Fox Brewery | ||||
| Shalford Brewery | ||||
| Viaduct Brewhouse |
Stadiums & Teams in Great Leighs
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Great Leighs
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Great Leighs
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | Large Airport |
| London Stansted Airport | STN | Large Airport |
| Cambridge City Airport | CBG | Medium Airport |
| London Biggin Hill Airport | BQH | Medium Airport |
| London City Airport | LCY | Medium Airport |
| London Southend Airport | SEN | Medium Airport |
| RAF Honington | BEQ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Lakenheath | LKZ | Medium Airport |
| RAF Mildenhall | MHZ | Medium Airport |
| Wattisham Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Andrewsfield Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Armshold Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Audley End Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Barling Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Barnards Farm | — | Small Airport |
| Barnfield Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bedwell Hey Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Benington Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bensons Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Blooms Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brickwall Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Broadmarsh Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brooklands Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brown Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bury Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Chalksole Green Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Challock Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chatteris Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chipstead Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Clacton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clees Hall Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Clipgate Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Coldharbour Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cottered Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Crockham Hill Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Crosbie Field UL | — | Small Airport |
| Crowfield Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Damyns Hall Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Duxford Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Dysons Osiers Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Earls Colne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| East Haxted Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Egerton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Elmsett Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Exning Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fen End Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fir Grove Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fowlmere Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Great Leighs
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Perry Clayman Project |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Great Leighs
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Crix Green Mission | |
| Great Leighs Free Church | |
| Saint Mary the Virgin, Great Leighs | |
| St John the Evangelist, Little Leighs |
Quick Facts
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14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Great Leighs?
Great Leighs has a population of 2,709 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 260.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49.1% male.
Is Great Leighs expensive to live in?
The median household income is $58,647, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $471,418 (67% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,466 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Great Leighs?
Great Leighs has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Great Leighs?
Great Leighs has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,128. There are 247 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Great Leighs?
The median home value in Great Leighs is $471,418. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,466. The homeownership rate is 71.1%.
How are the schools in Great Leighs?
33.9% of adults in Great Leighs hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 51.4% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Great Leighs?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Great Leighs is 5.4% White, 1.5% Black or African American, 7.6% Asian. 93.9% of residents speak only English at home. 3.1% of the population are military veterans. 3.6% of residents have a disability.